2 bata, nasawi nang madaganan ng isang pader sa Davao City

- A wall from an abandoned house collapsed in Barangay Sasa, Davao City, killing two boys aged 7 and 10 and injuring an 11-year-old girl

- A strong gust of wind toppled a tree, which struck the wall and caused it to fall on the children who were playing nearby

- Mary Chris Romagos, mother of the 7-year-old victim, described her child as affectionate and loving

- Police are investigating the incident and coordinating with local authorities to determine accountability and ensure safety around abandoned structures

Two young boys died and a girl was injured after a wall from an abandoned house collapsed on them in Davao City on Tuesday afternoon.

According to a report by Jandi Esteban for GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the incident occurred in Barangay Sasa.

The victims, aged 7 and 10, were playing near the abandoned structure along with an 11-year-old girl when a strong gust of wind toppled a nearby tree.

The falling tree hit the wall, causing it to collapse on the children.

The 7-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital but later died around midnight due to severe head injuries.

The 10-year-old was declared dead at the scene, while the 11-year-old girl remains in the hospital recovering from her injuries.

Mary Chris Romagos, the mother of the younger victim, tearfully described her son as affectionate and loving.

Police are currently investigating the incident. Davao City Police Office spokesperson Police Captain Hazel Caballero Tuazon stated that authorities are still determining who should be held accountable for the tragedy.

They will be coordinating with the local government to assess the legal responsibilities related to the abandoned property.

This tragic event has raised concerns about the safety of abandoned structures in residential areas and the need for preventive measures to avoid similar accidents in the future.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh